About this position
Title: Business Instructor - Part time Position Type: Instructor College: Red Rocks Community College Division: Academic Affairs Department: RRCC Accounting & Business Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus Location: Lakewood Salary Range: Compensation is based on credit hour/contact hour ratios and ranges from $1213.06 to $1333.42 per credit hour Who We Are: Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment. RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities. Job Summary: The Business and Accounting Department at Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) is seeking part-time Business Instructors to teach in the Business Administration Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) programs. We are recruiting multiple instructors with different areas of professional and academic expertise. Applicants do not need to be qualified to teach every course listed. Immediate teaching priorities are for Spring 2027, with additional assignments possible in future semesters. Part-time instructors teach assigned courses, prepare instructional materials, assess student learning, provide timely feedback, maintain accurate records, and communicate with students and the department. RRCC emphasizes active and collaborative learning, case studies, applied projects, real-world problem solving, and appropriate integration of technology. This position reports to the Department Chair in the discipline and has no supervisory responsibilities. Instruction will primarily take place at RRCC's Lakewood campus, with potential assignments at the Arvada campus or other instructional locations. Courses may be offered in person, hybrid, online, remote, or other approved instructional formats, during the day, evening, or weekend, depending on departmental needs. This position may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and instructional needs. Workload is limited to 12 adjusted credit hours during fall and spring terms and 10 during summer term, with a system-wide maximum of 21 credit hours per semester without prior approval. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System. This is an open and continuous part-time instructor posting intended to build and maintain a qualified pool of Business instructors. Teaching assignments are based on qualifications, department need, enrollment, and budget. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Compensation is based on credit hour/contact hour ratios and ranges from $1213.06 to $1333.42 per credit hour, commensurate with education and experience. Spring 2027 Teaching Priorities Current teaching priorities include BUS 2026: Business Statistics; BUS 2050: Introduction to Nonprofits; BUS 2051: Design & Evaluation; BUS 3040: Business Ethics and Sustainability; MAN 2026: Principles of Management; MAN 4040: Strategic Management; and MAR 2016: Principles of Marketing. Complete course descriptions are available within the application and online. In future terms, the instructor pool may also support other 1000- and 2000-level courses in Business (BUS), Management (MAN), Marketing (MAR), and Small Business Management (SBM), as well as 3000- and 4000-level BUS, MAN, and MAR courses. Competencies/KSAs: Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication, including timely and professional engagement with students and the department. Ability to teach and assess students from varied academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds using clear expectations and meaningful feedback. Ability to design and deliver student-centered instruction using appropriate case studies, applied projects, simulations, industry examples, and problem-based learning. Ability to connect business theories and quantitative or analytical concepts, as applicable, to workplace practice and business decisions. Strong organizational, time-management, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to meet instructional and institutional deadlines. Ability and willingness to teach in approved course modalities, including in-person, hybrid, online, or remote formats, according to assigned course needs. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business / management / marketing / Small Business Management (specific content-area of course instruction) (1000-2000 level courses) OR Bachelor's degree in any field with 18 graduate-level discipline-related credits Has, or qualifies for, postsecondary CTE credential including 2000 non-teaching occupational hours within the last 7 years Proficiency with common instructional and professional technologies, and willingness to learn RRCC systems, including Desire2Learn (D2L) and Banner. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive learning environments, the community college mission, and continuous improvement through professional development. Master's degree in related field (3000-4000 level courses) OR Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate hours in Business / Management / Marketing / Small Business Management (specific content-area of course instruction) AND 2 years of experience in a related field Proficiency with common instructional and professional technologies, and willingness to learn RRCC systems, including Desire2Learn (D2L) and Banner. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive learning environments, the community college mission, and continuous improvement through professional development. Physical & Cognitive Demands The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position. Occa
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